The professional conduct of attorneys is generally regulated by each state's rules of professional conduct—which are often written by the state's highest court, and enforced through the disciplinary process administered by the state's bar association. The professional conduct of attorneys is also referred to as legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Attorneys can be disciplined for a variety of reasons, ranging from the failure to pay their bar dues to misappropriating client funds. The grounds upon which an attorney may be disciplined by the state bar association are generally located in the state bar association's disciplinary rules of professional conduct.

Some attorneys who have been disciplined are no longer eligible to practice law. You should inquire about an attorney’s disciplinary history on the state bar association’s website, or by calling the state bar association.

You should not hire an attorney whose license is been suspended or revoked and who is not eligible to practice law in your state. Each state has a disciplinary organization that receives, investigates, and resolves ethics complaints against attorneys licensed in the state.

In Kansas, the professional conduct of attorneys is regulated by the Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct (KRPC), which are established by the Kansas Supreme Court. These rules outline the ethical and professional responsibilities of attorneys practicing in the state. The Kansas Bar Association, through its Office of the Disciplinary Administrator, administers the disciplinary process. Attorneys can face discipline for various infractions, such as non-payment of bar dues, professional misconduct, or misappropriation of client funds. The specific grounds for discipline are detailed in the KRPC. The public can access information about an attorney's disciplinary history through the Kansas Bar Association's website or by contacting the association directly. It is important to verify that an attorney is in good standing and eligible to practice law before hiring them, as hiring an attorney with a suspended or revoked license can have serious repercussions.